Effects of Various Radiant Sources on Plant Growth (Part 1)

Shinji TAZAWA

Light Source Division, Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd.(Gyoda, Saitama, 361-0021 Japan)

Abstract

In Part 1 of this report, we introduced fundamental aspects of the use of artificial light in horticulture, giving an outline of a number of different artificial light sources and discussing recent research trends (such as the use of microwave-powered lamps, light-emitting diode and laser diode devices) in Japan.

Discipline: Agricultural facilities/Crop production/HorticultureAdditional key words: artificial light source, supplemental lighting, plant factory